Banfield Pet Hospital, Westerville, OH

Description of Elective Experience

Students in the Banfield Externship Program will: 

• Gain real-world experience through exposure to full-service hospitals and techniques under the watchful care of a personal coach 

• Develop medical and surgical skills under the care of a licensed coach as allowed by state regulations. 

• Learn to practice veterinary medicine within a well-equipped hospital. 

• Perfect physical examination skills using Banfield's proprietary computer-guided exam minimum standards. 

• Learn about the business of veterinary practice through exposure to Banfield's marketing and leadership initiatives.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Doctors and extern candidates are supported by veterinary assistants and credentialed veterinarian technicians.  

Equipment:

  • In-house laboratory equipment: IdexxCatalyst1; Heska ElementsHT5; Centrifuge, Statspin, Tonopen; Microscope; Refractometer
  • X-ray Table
  • Digital Dental Xray
  • Electrocautery
  • Ultrasound
  • Dental Cleaning Equipment
  • Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment
  • Surgery Suite with lift table
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Student will shadow a veterinarian with their daily caseload mix, assisting where comfortable and will supported by coaching veterinarians team of VAs and CVTs.  

Student will be expected to work hours of their choosing that align with their program.  Typically 8-10 hour shifts that mirror their coaching veterinarian that works Monday thru Saturday.  

Supervisor
Kristopher Hand
Contact email
Address

99 Westerville Plaza
Westerville, OH 43081
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
Entire time
Global engagement opportunity
No
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